The Glenview Fire Department recently received two new 2010 Pierce Arrow XT engines, which were previously mentioned in an article. These units are now being integrated into the department’s fleet, though one of them—Engine 6—is still awaiting radio installation before it can be officially put into service. Engine 7 was assigned a new Pierce Arrow XT (serial number 23701), while the former Engine 7, a Pierce Enforcer with serial number 17393, has been reassigned as Engine 13.
Earlier this year, we reported that Glenview had placed an order for these two Arrow XT chassis. At the time, it was stated that one unit would be configured to match Engine 8—a rescue-style Arrow XT—and the other would feature a standard pumper body, similar to Engines 6 and 7.
A recent photo from Pierce shows Engine 7, which is now in service. The image highlights its modern design, including a full LED light bar, updated cab doors, and a longer hosebed. However, the current configuration of Engine 7 appears to have a standard pumper body, rather than the rescue-style body shown in the original delivery photo. This suggests that the unit may have been customized or reconfigured after delivery.
Another image shows Engine 13, which now operates a 2006 Pierce Enforcer that was previously assigned to Engine 7. This older unit replaced a 1990 Pierce Lance engine, which is scheduled for disposal. The differences between the new Arrow XT and the older Enforcer are notable: the new unit features a painted steel bumper instead of chrome, barrier-style short cab doors, a longer hosebed, and a flush rear body design. It also includes a 1,500-GPM pump, along with foam tanks holding 10 and 40 gallons, replacing the previous dual 25-gallon tanks.
Interestingly, Engine 13 retains a set of chevron-style decals on its chrome bumper, which were not present on the new Arrow XT. This adds a visual contrast between the older and newer units.
In addition to the physical upgrades, there's a new detail that will interest fire apparatus enthusiasts: the new Arrow XT units include labeled tank capacities on the pump panel. This eliminates the need to guess about water and foam tank sizes, a specification that was often missing on older models. This feature was also seen on several units at the FDIC trade show in Indianapolis, suggesting it may become a growing trend among manufacturers. For photographers and historians, this level of transparency is a welcome improvement.
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